Icron USB 2.0 Ranger 2304GE-LAN User manual

Brand: Icron

Model: USB 2.0 Ranger 2304GE-LAN

Category: Serial switch boxes

Type: User manual

Icron USB 2.0 Ranger 2304GE-LAN is a 4-port USB 2.0 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Extender System that allows you to extend the range of your USB devices up to 100m over a standard CAT5e/6/7 cable. It is a plug-and-play device that requires no software drivers and is compatible with all major operating systems, including Windows, Mac, and Linux. The Ranger 2304GE-LAN is perfect for extending the reach of your USB devices in a variety of applications, such as:

• Connecting USB devices to a remote computer over a LAN • Extending the range of USB devices in a large building or campus • Connecting USB devices to a computer in a secure location

USB 2.0 Ranger

2304GE-LAN

4-Port USB 2.0 Gigabit Ethernet LAN

Extender System

User Guide

Thank you for purchasing the USB 2.0 Ranger® 2304GE-LAN.

Please read this guide thoroughly.

This document applies to Part Numbers: 00-00376, 00-00377, 00-00378, 00-00379 and 00-00380.

FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement Warning

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CE Statement

We declare under our sole responsibility that the USB 2.0 Ranger 2304GE-LAN, to which this declaration

relates, is in conformity with European Standard EN 55022, EN 61000 and EN 55024.

IC Statement

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Technologies Corporation logo, and the Icron Technologies Corporation products referred to herein are

either the trademarks or the registered trademarks of Icron Technologies Corporation. All other trademarks

are property of their respective owners. Icron Technologies Corporation assumes no responsibility for errors

that may appear in this manual. Information contained herein is subject to change without notice.

Document #90-01383-A02

Contents

Introduction .............................................................................................................3

USB 2.0 Ranger 2304 GE-LAN Product Contents ..................................................................... 3

Features .................................................................................................................................................. 3

The LEX Unit .......................................................................................................................................... 4

The REX Unit .......................................................................................................................................... 5

Installation Guide ....................................................................................................6

Installing the Ranger2304 GE-LAN System on a Local Area Network .............................. 6

Requirements ....................................................................................................................................... 6

Preparing your Network ................................................................................................................... 6

Preparing Your Site ............................................................................................................................. 7

Installing the LEX Unit ...................................................................................................................... 7

Installing the REX Unit ...................................................................................................................... 7

Installing the Ranger2304GE-LAN System as Direct Connect ............................................. 8

Requirements ....................................................................................................................................... 8

Preparing Your Site ............................................................................................................................. 8

Installing the LEX Unit ...................................................................................................................... 9

Connecting the LEX Unit to the REX Unit .................................................................................. 9

Installing the REX Unit ...................................................................................................................... 9

Checking the Installation ................................................................................................................10

Connecting a USB Device ...............................................................................................................11

Pairing the LEX and REX Units ......................................................................................................11

Unpairing an Extender ....................................................................................................................11

Compatibility ......................................................................................................................................11

USB Extender Mounting Options .........................................................................12

Option 1: USB Extender Mounting Kit .......................................................................................12

Option 2: USB Extender Direct Surface Mounting ................................................................13

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................14

Warranty Information ...........................................................................................16

Obtaining Warranty Service .................................................................................16

Contacting Technical Support ..............................................................................17

Contacting Sales ....................................................................................................17

Technical Glossary .................................................................................................18

Specifications.........................................................................................................19

Introduction

This guide provides product information for the USB 2.0 Ranger 2304GE-LAN, installation instructions,

troubleshooting guidelines, and instructions for contacting Icron regarding technical support and warranty

information. The instructions in this guide assume a general knowledge of computer installation procedures,

familiarity with cabling requirements, and some understanding of USB devices.

NOTE: Notes provide additional information that could be useful.

CAUTION: Cautions provide important information about an operational requirement.

USB 2.0 Ranger 2304GE-LAN Product Contents

Your Ranger 2304 GE-LAN is packaged with:

• LEXUnit(LocalExtender)

• REXUnit(RemoteExtender)

• USB2.0Cable

• REXACInternationalPowerAdapter

• Country Speciﬁc Power Cable

• Quick Start Guide and Warranty Information

Features

The Ranger 2304 GE-LAN incorporates ExtremeUSB® technology, enabling users to extend USB beyond

the standard 5m cable limit for USB 2.0 peripheral devices. The Ranger 2304GE-LAN extender system is

composed of two individual units: the Local Extender and the Remote Extender, and has the following

features:

• 100mofextensionwhendirectlyconnectedoverCAT5e/6/7

• USBextensionoveraGigabitEthernetLocalAreaNetwork(LAN)

• SupportforallUSBdevicetypes

USB 3.0 devices will perform at USB 2.0 speeds if extended through the Ranger 2304GE-LAN.

note

The Ranger 2304 GE-LAN includes the ExtremeUSB® suite of features:

• Transparent USB extension

• True plug and play; no software drivers required

• Works with all major operating systems: Windows®, OS X® and Linux®

The LEX Unit

The Local Extender (LEX) unit connects to the computer using a standard USB 2.0 cable. Power for this unit is

provided by the host computer.

ITEM TYPE DESCRIPTION

Power LED

(Blue)

LED turns on when power is supplied.

LED is off when no power is supplied by the host computer.

Link LED

(Green)

Indicates a valid ExtremeUSB link is established between the LEX and REX

units.

LED turns on when link between LEX and REX is established.

LED is off when there is no link between LEX and REX.

LED is slow blinking when the unit is attempting to establish a link.

LED is fast blinking to indicate the unit is in Pairing Mode.

Host LED

(Green)

Indicates that the Ranger 2304GE-LAN system is properly enumerated on the

host computer.

The LED blinks when the Ranger 2304GE-LAN is in a suspended state.

Activity LED

(Amber)

Indicates data transmission is occurring between the LEX and REX units.

LED blinks intermittently with or without a USB device connected.

When the LEX and REX units are in suspend mode, the LED is off.

5 Conﬁg Reserved for manufacturer use.

6 Mode Used to establish a paired connection between the LEX and REX units.

7 USB Host Port

Used to connect the LEX to the host computer. Accepts Type B connector into

the LEX.

8 Link Port (RJ45) AcceptsRJ45connectorforCAT5e/6/7cablingtoconnecttheLEXtotheREX

Front View

Rear View

The REX Unit

The Remote Extender (REX) unit provides USB Type A ports for standard USB devices. The REX unit allows

you to connect up to four USB devices directly. Additional devices may be connected by attaching up to four

USB hubs to the REX unit. The REX unit is powered by an external AC adapter and can supply up to 600mA to

each USB port when all four are used concurrently.

ITEM TYPE DESCRIPTION

1 USB Device Ports Accepts USB device(s) using Type A connectors.

2 Power LED (Blue) LED turns on when power is supplied.

LED turns off when no power is supplied by the host computer.

3 Link LED (Green) Indicates a valid ExtremeUSB link is established between the LEX and REX

units.

LED turns on when link between LEX and REX is established.

LED turns off when there is no link between the LEX and REX units.

LED is slow blinking when the unit is attempting to establish a link.

LED is fast blinking to indicate the unit is in Pairing Mode.

4 Host LED (Green) Indicates that the Ranger 2304GE-LAN system is properly enumerated on the

host computer.

The LED blinks when the Ranger 2304GE-LAN is in a suspended state.

5 Activity LED

(Amber)

Indicates data transmission is occurring between LEX and REX units.

LED blinks intermittently with or without a USB device connected.

When the LEX and REX units are in suspend mode, the LED is off.

6 Power Port Connects to the AC power supply. Required at the REX unit for proper

operation.

7 Conﬁg Reserved for manufacturer use.

8 Mode Used to establish a paired connection between the LEX and REX units.

9 Link Port (RJ45) AcceptsRJ45connectorforCAT5e/6/7cablingtoconnecttheLEXtotheREX.

Front View

Rear View

Installation Guide

Installing the Ranger 2304GE-LAN System on a Local Area Network

Requirements

To complete the installation, you will also require the following items that are not included with the product:

• USBcompatiblecomputer(hostcomputer)withaUSBcompliantoperatingsystem

• USBcompatibledevice(s)

• TwoCAT5e/6/7patchcables

• PreconguredLocalAreaNetwork

Preparing your Network

Your network must be properly conﬁgured in order for full USB 2.0 throughput to be realized and for

maximum stability and reliability of your devices. Consult with your network administrator prior to

installation. Using the Ranger 2304GE-LAN over a network requires:

• TheLEXandREXunitstobeonthesamesubnet

• RJ45informationoutletstobenearthecomputerandUSBdevicestobeconnectedtothenetwork 

switch(es)

• Pre-installedandconguredLocalAreaNetwork

USB 2.0 is capable of consuming up to 480Mbps. The minimum requirement for using the Ranger 2304-LAN is a Gigabit

(1000Base-T) network. The performance of the USB network extension will be limited to the slowest link between the LEX

and REX.

Some networks may be conﬁgured to block devices with unfamiliar MAC addresses. If this is the case, you will need to provide

your network administrator the MAC addresses of the LEX and REX units. These can be found on the label on the bottom

of each unit.

Some networks may be conﬁgured to block devices that consume a consistently high level of bandwidth.

The Ranger 2304GE-LAN may exhibit this behaviour when high bandwidth devices are connected. Consult with your

network administrator to resolve this.

Units will be pre-paired with each other if they were sold together in the same box. If they are not paired, follow the

instructions provided in the section for pairing a LEX and REX.

Increasing the number of switches between the LEX and REX units may reduce the available bandwidth and as a result

prevent some devices from functioning properly.

Computer

USB Devices

LEX

REX

Ethernet Switch(es)

Up to 100m between extender and switch

and between switches over CAT 5e/6/7

note

USB cable

USB cable or device

connectors

CAT5e/6/7Cable CAT5e/6/7Cable

Preparing Your Site

Before you can install the Ranger 2304GE-LAN, you need to prepare your site:

1. Place the computer where desired and set it up.

2. EnsuretolocatetheUSBdevice(s)within100mofCAT5e/6/7cablingoftheswitch.

3. Ensuretolocatethecomputerwithin100mofCAT5e/6/7cablingoftheswitch.

Thecabledistancebetweenswitchesmustbenogreaterthan100mifCAT5e/6/7isusedastheconnectionmedia.

Installing the LEX Unit

1. Place the LEX unit near the computer.

2. Connect the supplied USB cable between the host port on the LEX unit and a USB port on the host

computer.

3. ConnectaCAT5e/6/7patchcable(notprovided)intotheinformationoutletnearthehostcomputer.

4. Connect the patch cable into the Link port of the LEX unit.

Installing the REX Unit

1. ConnectaCAT5e/6/7patchcable(notprovided)intotheinformationoutletneartheUSBdevices.

2. Connect the patch cable into the Link port of the REX unit.

3. Place the REX unit near the USB device(s).

4. Assemble the power adapter and country speciﬁc power cord together and connect them into a

suitable AC outlet.

5. Connect the power adapter to the REX unit.

note

Host Computer

USB Devices

Up to 100m between extenders over CAT 5e/6/7

LEX

REX

Installing the Ranger 2304GE-LAN System as Direct Connect

Requirements

To complete the installation, you will also require the following items that are not included with this system:

• USBcompatiblecomputer(hostcomputer)withaUSBcompliantoperatingsystem

• USBcompatibledevice(s)

• CAT5e/6/7UnshieldedTwistedPair(UTP) cable with two RJ45 connectors (if using surface cabling),

or, CAT 5e/6/7cabling with two information outlets and two CAT 5e/6/7patch cords with RJ45

connectors (if using premise cabling)

Preparing Your Site

Before you can install the Ranger 2304GE-LAN, you will need to prepare your site:

1. Place the computer where desired and set it up.

2. Ensure to locate the USB device(s) within 100m cable-length of the computer. If not, adjust the

locationofthedevicesand/orcomputeraccordingly.

3. If you are using surface cabling, install the CAT 5e/6/7cabling as desired and terminate it with the

appropriate RJ45 ends.

4. If you are using premise cabling, (in-building network infrastructure), ensure your CAT 5e/6/7cabling

does not exceed 100m and that it meets CAT 5e/6/7specication.

Cable installation is important, particularly if high throughput applications are used. When installing, ensure the cable is

installed away from or isolated from potential sources of interference such as electrical wiring, ﬂuorescent lighting, etc.

When terminating cables, ensure the matching RJ45 connector is used for the cable type. For example, if CAT 6 cable is

used, then CAT 6 compatible RJ45 connectors must be used. If this care is not taken, the beneﬁts of higher grade

cabling may not be realized.

note

CAT5e/6/7LinkCable

USB cable

USB cable or device

connectors

Installing the LEX Unit

1. Place the LEX near the computer.

2. Connect the supplied USB cable between the LEX host port and a USB port on the host computer.

Connecting the LEX to the REX Unit

With Surface Cabling

1. ConnecttheCAT5e/6/7cableintotheLinkportoftheLEXunit.

2. ConnecttheCAT5e/6/7cableintotheLinkportoftheREXunit.

With Premise Cabling

1. ConnectaCAT5e/6/7patchcable(notprovided)intotheinformationoutletnearthehostcomputer.

2. Connect the patch cable into the Link port of the LEX unit.

3. ConnectaCAT5e/6/7patchcable(notprovided)intotheinformationoutletneartheUSBdevices.

4. Connect the patch cable into the Link port of the REX unit.

Installing the REX Unit

1. Place the REX unit near the USB device(s).

2. Assemble the power adapter and country speciﬁc power cord together and connect them into a

suitable AC outlet.

3. Connect the power adapter to the REX unit.

Checking the Installation

1. On the LEX and REX units, check that the Power, Activity, Link and Host LEDs are on.

• For direct connect, if the Host or Link LEDs are permanently off, then the cabling between the LEX

and REX units may not be installed properly or is defective.

• For network connect, if the Link LED is blinking, then the network connection between the LEX

and REX unit is not complete and there may be faulty cabling, network components,

misconﬁgured network components, or the LEX and REX may need to be re-paired

together (see the section on pairing a LEX and REX unit).

2. For Windows users (XP, 7, 8, 8.1, 10), open Device Manager to conﬁrm that the Ranger 2304GE-LAN has

been installed correctly. Expand the entry for Universal Serial Bus controllers by clicking the “+” sign.

If the Ranger 2304GE-LAN has been installed correctly, you should find it listed as a “Generic USB Hub”.

To open Device Manager in Windows XP:

Right click “My Computer” then select: Properties >> Hardware tab >> Device Manager

To open Device Manager in Windows 7:

In Windows Explorer, right click on “Computer” then select: Manage >> Device Manager

To open Device Manager in Windows 8, 8.1 or 10:

Right click the Start Menu and then select: Device Manager

3. For OS X users, open the System Profiler to conﬁrm that the Ranger 2304GE-LAN has installed

correctly. In the left hand column under Hardware, select “USB” and inspect the right hand panel. If

the Ranger2304GE-LAN has been installed correctly, you should find it listed as a “Hub” under the USB

 High-SpeedBus/USBBus.

To open System Profiler in OS X:

Open the Finder, select Applications, then open the Utilities folder and double click on the System Proﬁler icon.

4. If the Ranger 2304GE-LAN is not detected correctly or fails to detect, please consult the

Troubleshooting Section in this guide.

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Connecting a USB Device

1. Install any software required to operate the USB device(s). Refer to the documentation for the USB

device(s), as required.

2. Connect the USB device to the device port on the REX.

3. Check that the device is detected and installed properly in the operating system.

Pairing the LEX and REX Units

When bought as a complete system, that consists of both a LEX and a REX, the extenders will be paired

with each other out of the box, so no pairing action should be required. However, if extenders are bought

individually, individual extenders have been installed, or you simply wish to change the LEX and REX pairings

across a network, then the following steps must be taken:

The following steps apply to both direct connect and network connect conﬁgurations for the Ranger 2304GE-LAN.

1. Ensure the LEX and REX units are either directly connected to each other, or are connected

to the same subnet on your network.

2. Press and hold the Mode button on the back of the LEX unit. Release the button within 10 seconds.

The Link LED will start ﬂashing and this indicates that Pairing Mode has been activated on the LEX.

3. Within 10 minutes of activating the pairing mode on the LEX unit, press and hold the Mode button

on the back of the REX unit. Release the button within 10 seconds. The Link LED will start ﬂashing

and this indicates that Pairing mode has been activated on the REX unit.

4. The Link LED on both units may start ﬂashing more slowly before ﬁnally turning on. Once the Link

LEDs are solid, the link is established between both extenders.

If more than 10 minutes passes before the units are paired, then the extenders will switch back to regular mode and

reestablish the previous links they had, if any.

To cancel pairing mode, press and hold the ‘Mode’ button a second time. Release it within 10 seconds.

Unpairing an Extender

If for any reason an extender needs to have its pairing removed, this can be done by pressing and holding

the Mode button for longer than 10 seconds. Once this is completed, the unit will not be paired to any other

extender.

Compatibility

The USB 2.0 Ranger 2304GE-LAN complies with USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 speciﬁcations governing the design of

USB devices. However, there is no guarantee that all USB devices or hosts will be compatible with the Ranger

2304GE-LAN, as there are a number of different characteristics that may impact the operation of USB devices

over extended distances.

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USB Extender Mounting Options

The bottom of the Ranger 2304GE-LAN enclosures features four convenient pre-drilled holes for optional

mounting. Based on your requirements, choose from two available mounting options:

1. USB Extender Mounting Kit (Purchased separately) Order Part #10-00406 USB Mounting Kit - Silver

2. USB Extender Direct Surface Mounting (Using your own hardware, stencil provided on page 13)

OPTION 1: USB Extender Mounting Kit - each kit includes:

• 2 mounting brackets

• 4 (M3.0) locking washers

• 4 (M3.0 x 5mm) Phillips pan head screws

• Mounting bracket installation guide (see diagram below)

1 kit required to mount per LEX or REX unit

Using a Phillips screwdriver, in the order as illustrated below, fasten and secure the provided screws, locking

washers and brackets into place.

Once the bracket mounting is secured onto the extender, it is ready for mounting onto a surface. Please note

you will need to provide your own screws to secure the extender using the available slots on each bracket.

OPTION 2: USB Extender Direct Surface Mounting (using your own hardware)

The bottom of the Ranger 2304GE-LAN enclosures features four pre-drilled holes for optional surface

mounting.

Distance between the enclosure mounting holes:

42.0mm x 77. 0mm

1. Mark the center point of each of the four holes on your mounting surface either by directly measuring or

using a print out of the stencil below.

2. Hardware recommendation: M3.0 locking washers and M3.0 screws (4 of each per extender) noting

screw length will depend upon thickness of mounting surface.

3. Drillthrougheachofthefour-holemarkingsonthemountingsurfaceusinga4.7625mm(3/16”)drillbit.

4. Align the bottom enclosure holes to the newly drilled out holes on the mounting surface.

5. Place a locking washer on each of the four screws and using a screwdriver, fasten the extender into place.

To ensure the stencil below prints to scale be sure to set the page scaling setting to “none”.

42.0mm (1.6535'')

4.8mm (3/16'')

(4 Places)

77.0mm (3.0315'')

mounting hole

Direct Surface Mounting Measurement Stencil

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Troubleshooting

The following table provides troubleshooting tips. The topics are arranged in the order in which they should

be executed in most situations. If you are unable to resolve the problem after following these instructions,

please contact Icron Technologies’ Technical Support for further assistance.

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

All LEDs on the

LEX are off.

•TheLEXunitisnotreceiving

power from the USB port.

1. Ensure that the host computer is connected to

the LEX.

2. Move the USB connector to another USB port

on the host computer.

All LEDs on the

REX are off.

•TheREXisnotreceivingpower

from the AC adapter.

1. Ensure that the AC power adapter is properly

connected to the REX.

2. Check that the AC adapter is connected to a live

source of electrical power. Check that the REX

power LED is illuminated.

Link LEDs on the

LEX and the REX

units are off.

•Thereisnoconnectionbetween

the LEX and REX.

1.EnsureCAT5e/6/7cableisconnectedbetween

the LEX and REX units; cable should be UTP or

STP, with a straight through connector and no

crossovers, and 8 conductor RJ45 connectors

are used at both ends.

2.ConnectashortCAT5e/6/7patchcordbetween

the LEX and REX units to determine if the original

CAT5e/6/7cableisdefective.

Link LEDs are

blinking.

•Thereisnoconnectionbetween

the LEX and REX units.

•Unitsmaynotbepairedtoeach

other.

•Networkswitchesexiston

different subnets.

•Networkswitch(es)areblocking

trafﬁc from the extenders.

1. Ensure both the LEX and REX are connected

together directly or are connected to active

network switches.

2. Re-pair the units together.

3. Ensure the network switches can communicate

with each other and are on the same subnet.

4. Ensure the network switches are not blocking

trafﬁc from the extenders either based on MAC

address or due to trafﬁc patterns.

5. Consult with your network administrator.

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

Link LED on the

LEX and the REX

units are blinking

slowly.

•Theextendersarepairedwith

each other but have not yet

established a link.

1. Wait for a few minutes for the LEDs to go solid.

2. If LEDs do not go solid, contact your network

administrator to determine if any trafﬁc is being

blocked between the extenders.

Link LED on the

LEX is on, Host LED

on the LEX is off.

•Thehostcomputerisnot

powered on.

•TheLEXisnotconnected

to the computer.

•Thehostcomputerisnot

recognizing the LEX.

•Thecomputerdoesnot

support USB hubs.

•TheRanger2304GE-LANis

malfunctioning.

1. Disconnect all USB devices from the REX.

2. Disconnect the LEX from the computer.

3. Disconnect the REX from the AC power adapter.

4. Reconnect the LEX to the computer.

5. Reconnect the REX to the AC power adapter.

6. In the Universal Serial Bus controllers section of

Device Manager, check that the Ranger

2304GE-LAN is recognized as a

“Generic USB Hub”.

My USB device

does not work

properly.

•Insufcientbandwidthis

available on the network to

support the device.

1. Connect the LEX and REX directly to each

other and try the USB device again.

My USB device

does not work at

all.

•Insufcientbandwidthis

available on the network to

support the device.

•TheLEXunitispairedto

the wrong REX unit.

1. Connect the LEX and REX units directly

to each other and try the USB device again.

2. Follow the instructions on page 11 and pair the

LEX to the REX units that is connected

to the device you wish to use.

Warranty Information

Limited Hardware Warranty

Icron Technologies Corporation warrants that any hardware products accompanying this documentation

shall be free from signiﬁcant defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years from the date

of purchase. Icron Technologies Corporation’s hardware warranty extends to Licensee, its customers and

end users.

The Warranty does not include repair of failures caused by: misuse, neglect, accident, modiﬁcation, operation

outside a normal operating environment, failure caused by service of the device by non-authorized servicers,

or failure caused by a product for which Icron Technologies Corporation is not responsible. Opening the

enclosures will void warranty.

Hardware Remedies

Icron Technologies Corporation’s entire liability and the Licensee’s exclusive remedy for any breach of

warranty shall be, at Icron Technologies Corporation’s option, either (a) return of the price paid or (b) repair

or replacement of hardware; which will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or

30 days, whichever is longer. These remedies are void if failure of the hardware has resulted from accident,

abuse, or misapplication.

Limitation of Liability

The hardware warranty set forth in this agreement replaces all other warranties. Icron Technologies

Corporation expressly disclaims all other merchantability and ﬁtness for a particular purpose and

noninfringement of third-party rights with respect to the hardware.

Icron Technologies Corporation dealer, agent, or employee is not authorized to make any modiﬁcation

extensionor addition to this warranty. Under no circumstances will Icron Technologies Corporation, its

suppliers or licensors be liable for any costs of procurement or substitute products or services, lost proﬁts,

loss of information or data, or any other special, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages arising in

any way out of the sale of, use of, or inability to use Icron Technologies Corporation product or service, even

if Icron Technologies Corporation, its suppliers or licensors have been advised of the possibility of such

damages. In no case shall Icron Technologies Corporation, its suppliers and licensors’ liability exceed the

actual money paid for the products at issue.

Since some jurisdictions do not allow the limitation of implied warranties of liability for incidental,

consequential, special or indirect damages, the above limitation may not always apply. The above limitation

will not apply in case of personal injury where and to the extent that applicable law requires such liability.

Obtaining Warranty Service

To obtain warranty service, you must ﬁrst contact Icron Technologies Corporation within the warranty period

for a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. Icron Technologies Corporation will not accept returns

without an authorized RMA number. Prior to contacting Icron Technologies Corporation, be sure you have

recorded the serial numbers of the local extender and remote extender. Package the product appropriately

for safe shipment and mark the RMA number on the outside of the package. The package must be sent

prepaid to Icron Technologies Corporation. We recommend that you insure it or send it by a method

that provides for tracking of the package. The repaired or replaced item will be shipped to you, at Icron

Technologies Corporation’s expense, not later than thirty days after Icron Technologies Corporation receives

the defective product.

Contacting Technical Support

If you are experiencing problems not referenced in the Troubleshooting section, contact Icron Technical

Support:

www.icron.com/support

Tel: +1 604 638 3939

To help us serve you better, please include the following information with your technical support request:

• Host computer make and model

• Type of Operating System installed (e.g. Windows 10, OS 10.11, etc.)

• Part number and serial number for both the LEX and REX

• Make and model of any USB device(s) attached to the product

• Description of the installation

• Description of the problem

• Description of the network (e.g. number of switches, switch model names, switch speeds, etc.)

Address the returned product to:

RMA Coordinator

Icron Technologies Corporation

4664 Lougheed Highway, Suite 221

Burnaby, BC Canada

V5C 5T5

Contacting Sales

Email: sales@icron.com

Tel: +1 604 638 3920

Technical Glossary

Category 5e/6/7 (CAT 5e/6/7) Network Cabling

Category5e/6/7cableiscommonlyalsoreferredtoasCAT5e/6/7.Thiscablingisavailableineithersolidor

stranded twisted pair copper wire variants and as UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) or STP (Shielded Twisted

Pair). UTP cables are not surrounded by any shielding making them more susceptible to Electromagnetic

Interference (EMI). STP cables include shielding the copper wires and provides better protection against

Electromagnetic Interference (EMI).

USB 2.0 Cables

USB 2.0 cables have two distinct full-sized connectors. The Type A connector is used to connect the cable

from a USB device to the Type A port on a computer or hub. The Type B connector is used to attach the USB

cable to a USB device.

RJ45

TheRegisteredJack(RJ)physicalinterfaceiswhatconnectsthenetworkcabling(CAT5e/6/7)totheLEX

and REX units. You may use either the T568A scheme (Table 1) or the T568B scheme (Table 2) for cable

termination as the USB 2.0 Ranger 2304GE-LAN requires all four pairs of the cable. RJ45 connectors are

sometimes also referred to as 8P8C connectors. Note that any given cable must be terminated using the

same T568 scheme on both ends to operate correctly.

RJ45 Pin Positioning

Table 1 - T568A Wiring Table 2 - T568B Wiring

PIN PAIR WIRE CABLE COLOR PIN PAIR WIRE CABLE COLOR

1 3 1 WHITE/GREEN 1 2 1 WHITE/ORANGE

2 3 2 GREEN 2 2 2 ORANGE

3 2 1 WHITE/ORANGE 3 3 1 WHITE/GREEN

4 1 2 BLUE 4 1 2 BLUE

5 1 1 WHITE/BLUE 5 1 1 WHITE/BLUE

6 2 2 ORANGE 6 3 2 GREEN

7 4 1 WHITE/BROWN 7 4 1 WHITE/BROWN

8 4 2 BROWN 8 4 2 BROWN

Type A USB 2.0 Port Type B USB 2.0 PortType A USB 2.0

Connector

Type B USB 2.0

Connector

Pair 2

Pair 3Pair 1

Pair 4

1 2

4 5

7 8

W-G G W-O BL W-BL O W-BR BR

Pair 2

Pair 3Pair 1

Pair 4

1 2

4 5

7 8

W-O

O W-G

B W-BL

G W-BR

Speciﬁcations

RANGE

Direct Connect Upto100m(330ft)oversolidcoreCAT5e/6/7

Network Connect Upto100m(330ft)betweenswitchesoversolidcoreCAT5e/6/7

USB DEVICE SUPPORT

Maximum Throughput Up to 480 Mbps*

Trafﬁc Types All Trafﬁc Types

Device Types All Device Types

Maximum Number Up to 30 devices

NETWORKING

Standards 1000BASE-T

Data Trafﬁc Layer 2

LOCAL EXTENDER

USB Connector 1 x USB 2.0 Type B Receptacle

Link Connector 1 x RJ45

Dimensions 100mm x 76mm x 26mm (3.9” x 3.0” x 1.0”)

Enclosure Material Silver Anodized Aluminum

REMOTE EXTENDER

USB Connectors 4 x USB 2.0 Type A Receptacles

Link Connector 1 x RJ45

Dimensions 100mm x 76mm x 26mm (3.9” x 3.0” x 1.0”)

Enclosure Material Silver Anodized Aluminum

Available Current 600mA at each USB port concurrently

Power Supply 100-240V AC input, 24V 1A DC Output

ENVIRONMENTAL

Operating Temperature Range 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)

Storage Temperature Range -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F)

Operating Humidity 20% to 80% relative humidity, non-condensing

Storage Humidity 10% to 90% relative humidity, non-condensing

COMPLIANCE

EMC FCC (Class B), CE (Class B)

Environmental RoHS2 (CE)

SUPPORT

Warranty 2-year

* Maximum speed is heavily dependent on network conﬁguration, bandwidth and performance.

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Model: USB 2.0 Ranger 2304GE-LAN

Category: Serial switch boxes

Type: User manual

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